Last updated Jan 17, 2026
FPIA
PO Box 143

​Mount Vernon, ME 04352
​f[email protected]
Our Purpose
"The Purposes of the Flying Pond Improvement Association are, first, to oversee the needs of the Dam on Flying Pond and the Water-Rights, Access Points and the Dam Site on the outlet side of the Mill Pond in Mt. Vernon; secondly, to assume responsibility for the overall well-being of Flying Pond, with particular emphasis on its ecological health; and, finally, to encourage and support safe and lake-related activities that are beneficial not only to our members, but also to all residents of the Mt. Vernon/Vienna vicinity."

Join FPIA online!
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Note: Our current Fiscal Year is July 1 (2025) to June 30 (2026) 

Paying by Check? 
Make Checks payable to 
FPIA  PO Box 143.  Mt. Vernon, ME 04352      Please include the membership form below.  
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501(c) 3 Status 
​​Flying Pond Improvement Association is a 501(c)3 not-for profit organization.  Gifts to FPIA are tax deductible to the full extent of IRS regulations.  
Click "donate"(left) or scan QR code to join, pay your dues, and/or to make a donation. ​  Thank you!  


We gratefully accept additional donations for the Dam Fund, water quality,  general fund, memorials and special occasions!
What does FPIA do?    
  • Inspect, repair and maintain the dam
  • Support 30Mile FP water quality monitoring
  • Support 30Mile FP Courtesy Boat Inspections
  • Provide Invasive Plant Patrol and education 
  • ​Support LakeSmart 
  • Place/maintain buoys
  • Maintain this web site and an email communication list
  • Help build community
  • Provide an e-newsletter
          We cannot do it without you ...THANK YOU!
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THE LAKE BOOK
Published by Maine Lakes, it contains
lake science, wildlife, native plants, erosion control and more!  
Download and print (free) PDF here
Purchase: click here

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FPIA FLYER
Need information for yourself, guests or renters?   New to the pond? 
Share and/or print a copy. 
Headway Speed
Please be courteous and protect our shores!
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(Click to enlarge map.) 
​Please share this map and help us preserve the shoreline and peacefulness of Flying Pond for everyone to enjoy!    Map credit: Rick Christianson 
Maine Boating Laws protect all of us. 
New to the pond?  Great information for renters or guests, too!
CLEAN DRAIN DRY!
Before moving boats between waterbodies:
CLEAN plant debris, mud and algae from all boating and fishing gear and dispose in trash.
DRAIN live well, bilge water, and engine water away from waterbody. DRY any gear that comes into contact with water. 
WATER SAFETY, HEADWAY SPEED/NO WAKE ZONES 

 Buoys are put in place to mark water safety zones for your convenience.  If there is no buoy, it still might be a Water Safety Zone.  State law requires at least 200' from ANY shore (islands are included).  Operators must consider the effect of their boat’s wake. 

For everyone's benefit, please become familiar with these areas and follow the state regulations. We all rely upon your cooperation to ensure the pond is preserved and  safe.

The Boater’s Guide to Maine Boating Laws and Responsibilities, published by Maine IFW, is available online and at the Vienna and Mt. Vernon Town Halls. 

Please  encourage  family members, friends and guests to become familiar with the rules.  If you witness non-compliant boating,  contact the Game Warden by calling: 1-800.452.4664.     For additional information visit: maine.gov/ifw/warden-service
PictureMaine has a Lead-Free Law. Click here to go to fishleadfree.org for more information. Protect our loons.
Safely Dispose of Lead Tackle:
      The Dr. Shaw Memorial Library and the Transfer Station in Mt. Vernon have kindly offered to collect lead tackle and dispose of it safely.  Please bring your lead tackle there for proper disposal!  
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 We LOVE our LOONS! 
​"Enjoy the loons -
​              but give them room!!"
For additional information or to report concerns, contact the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at (207)287-8000.
CONTACTING THE WARDEN 
While the FPIA is NOT a regulatory organization, we strongly encourage you to call the Warden any time you see something that is not safe for people or for the lake.   There is a local warden (Ethan Buck) who lives in Mt. Vernon area (call the Augusta number below).  Here is information copied from their website 
https://www.maine.gov/ifw/warden-service/ : 
REPORT A VIOLATION:
As game wardens work to protect our precious natural resources, we rely on the public to be an extra set of eyes and ears. If you witness a violation or suspect illegal activity, please report!
To reach a Game Warden 24-hours a day, contact the Augusta dispatch center:
1-800-452-4664
You can also report a violation anonymously through Maine Operation Game Thief by visiting maineogt.org or calling 1-800-ALERT-US (1-800-253-7887)

Capturing a Glimpse of the Pond!

"STATS" for Flying Pond (MVLMP data)
  • Area is 403 acres
  • Perimeter is 8.7 miles
  • Mean Depth is 27 feet
  • Max Depth is 80 feet